John G

Did you bother to check out the link that I gave you in the second post of this Thread?

Snook, this isn't a smart remark at you but I dont think the guys at Shimano that design the SW Stella give a rats hiney what Alan Hawke says about the Stella. I looked up the financial numbers for Shimano, 2014 I think, and they credited the new Stella with a lot of their worldwide sales so the way they see it, people are happy with the new Stella. All they said about the new Stella was that it was met with a very positive reception. Go to page 2 http://www.shimano.com/content/dam/corporate/Financial%20Information/Summary%20of%20Financial%20Results/Summary%20of%20Financial%20Results%20FY2014-Q3.pdf

That is a great pic. I have looked at you and your son fishing many times while reading your posts. I don't know if he is your only child but if he is, cherish every second of his childhood because it goes very fast. It seems like yesterday that my boy was 1 and he graduated high school last month and now he is off to the University of Florida in August.

Sunline FC Sniper for me.

The Shimano Scorpion XT1500 schematic is wrong in that it shows the handle having a bearing and a bushing in knob when in reality it only has one useless bearing in each knob.

It matters to me. I am not going to buy a green NRX and then put a red Scorpion on it. Reel colors that are acceptable for a green NRX would be green, white, gold and silver with green and silver leading the way. With a black NRX with blue wraps, black, gold, silver and gray with black and silver looking the best IMHO. The thing that is great about a black rod is any reel color will match but it's nice if you can color coordinate the reel with the lettering on the rod. For example, a Loomis MBR IMX or GLX is a black rod with gold lettering. A Conquest looks great on a Loomis MBR IMX or GLX because they are both black and Gold. Yes, I am serious about this. LOL

There has been more than one Thread on this subject over the years. http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/155121-anyone-not-care-about-there-combos-appearance-or-colors/

If I had that rod, I would have a Shimano Rareneium 2500 CI4+ mounted on it.

I get leary when they have negatives not positives.

My 50 size Shimanos

Are you familiar with JDM Shimano's? Japan Lure Shop has prices on the Stella that makes it much more appealing.

I have seen those and they are very tempting.

LOL

Righty That is no problem because other people have it. Thanks

Unless I am reading it wrong, they are out of righties.

. You talk to a reputable builder and tell him exactly what you want. DVT is a Site Sponsor and guys are thrilled with his work.

I have 2 Yumeya spools and 1 Avail spool now.

I have always thought that if I ever did buy a reel besides a Shimano, it would be a Daiwa and the new Alphas is very sweet and affordable.

I am always wanting something. It never ends! LOL I also have a Brenious on my mind and I would need to investigate this reel a little more as it would be the first non Shimano baitcaster that I have ever bought.

They have lefties in stock but no righties.I just saw that Digitaka says "A few quantity ask in advance". Are the Revos a quality reel?

So where is the Revo LT made? I haven't found any righties for the price you quoted (did not check Rakuten) but found them for around $200.00. It's a great looking reel. Is it comparable in size to a 50 size Shimano or bigger? I have been casting the 1/8oz Rapala Husky Jerk with a Conquest 50 with an Avail Spool/Loomis CR721 and I have been very pleased with the distance that I was getting. At least 60ft. With the right rod, I know that it will do even better. For a Shimano 50, Curado, Scorpion, Core etc, I think that you will have problems throwing the little Husky Jerk with the factory spool. Having the proper rod would help but the heavier spool would work against you.

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/157781-g-loomis-nrx-822s/

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Me too!

I posted that pic of the gator in your Toho Thread cause I thought that you were a Yankee coming coming to visit from Pennsylvania or New York but I see that you already know about gators living in S. Florida. LOL